About Prionus coriarius (Linnaeus, 1758)
Prionus coriarius can grow between 18 and 45 millimetres (0.71–1.77 inches) in length, and is the most massive beetle species found in Europe. Females of this species are larger than males. The body of Prionus coriarius is shiny, and ranges in color from dark brown to black. On each side of its neck shield, there are three clearly distinct teeth. Male serrated antennae of this species are made up of 12 segments. The ventral surface of females is hairless, while the same surface on males is covered in fine short hairs. This species is common across most of Europe, and also occurs in North Africa and the Near East, including Turkey, the Caucasus, Transcaucasia, and Iran.
